Matilda
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This is from
This is from Matilda
Just like Johnny Flynn said, "The breath I've taken and the one I must" to go on
Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss
My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success
This is from
This is from Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
Just like Johnny Flynn said, "The breath I've taken and the one I must" to go on
Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss
My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success
Oh, this is from
This is from
This is from Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
Elle a besoin de toi
Cela vient de Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
This is for Matilda
This is from Matilda
Matilda
Matilda
Matilda
The lyrics of Alt-J's song Matilda showcase the singer's heartache and frustration. The lines "My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success" and "Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss" appear to be references to a failed relationship where the singer feels like he's losing the upper hand to his ex-girlfriend, represented by the character of Matilda. He seems to be reaching a point of desperation, willing to hand her the metaphorical grenade pin to show her that he's willing to give up.
The use of the line "Just like Johnny Flynn said, 'the breath I've taken and the one I must' to go on" is interesting, as it references another musician's work. Johnny Flynn is a folk singer whose poetic lyrics often explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, which are also present in Alt-J's work. This allusion hints at the shared experiences and emotions felt by artists in the music industry.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is lamenting the end of his relationship and is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his ex-girlfriend has moved on and is now successful, while he is still grappling with his defeat. The repeated phrase "And she needs you, this is for Matilda" suggests that the singer might still be hopeful that his ex-girlfriend may return to him, or at least that he wants her to know how much he still cares.
Line by Line Meaning
This is from
Starting the song by establishing that the message being conveyed is from Matilda.
This is from
Repeating the phrase to emphasize that this song is dedicated to Matilda.
This is from Matilda
Clarifying that the following lyrics pertain to Matilda.
Just like Johnny Flynn said, 'the breath I've taken and the one I must' to go on
Comparing the artist's situation to a quote from a Johnny Flynn song, highlighting the need to keep moving forward.
Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss
Encouraging Matilda to take control of her situation and assert herself confidently.
My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success
Acknowledging that the singer and Matilda's fortunes are intertwined, meaning their losses and victories affect each other.
And she needs you
Stressing the importance of supporting and being there for Matilda, knowing that she relies on the help of the singer.
This is for Matilda
Reiterating that the message in the song is directed at Matilda and focusing the attention back to her.
Elle a besoin de toi
Providing the French translation of 'she needs you', emphasizing that the message is universal and applicable across all languages.
Cette chanson est pour Matilda
Translating 'this song is for Matilda' in French to further emphasize the message of the song and connect with a wider audience.
Matilda
Repeating the name Matilda to emphasize the importance of the person for whom the song is intended.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Thomas Stuart Green, Joe Jerome Newman, Gwilym David Dylan Sainsbury, Charlie Andrew
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@RoyLeijten
This is from, this is from
This is from Matilda
Just like Johnny Flynn said
The breath I've taken and the one I must to go on
Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss
My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success
Oh, this is from, this is from, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
Just like Johnny Flynn said
The breath I've taken and the one I must to go on
Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss
My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success
Oh, this is from, this is from, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
Elle a besoin de toi,
Cela vient de Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
This is from Matilda
This is from Matilda
Matilda, Matilda, Matilda
@onthegrid6933
I adore this song. One the most beautfiul movies ever.
@shaym4306
This is perfection <3 one of my most favorite movies combined with one of the best songs
@CrimsynChin
I just watched this movie and I absolutely loved it! Can't believe I have never seen it until now!
@fabbioscarito6261
Great song. Incredible film
@Grriimace
I thought I’d never find this video again after years... still a classic
@user-wz3rh4hq2j
can't help crying
the heart is breaking all the time
@NOBLE34JIMS
favorite movie of all time. favorite character of all time is Mathilda :')
@annaglowacki2522
I loooooove this song
@RoyLeijten
This is from, this is from
This is from Matilda
Just like Johnny Flynn said
The breath I've taken and the one I must to go on
Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss
My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success
Oh, this is from, this is from, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
Just like Johnny Flynn said
The breath I've taken and the one I must to go on
Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss
My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success
Oh, this is from, this is from, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
Elle a besoin de toi,
Cela vient de Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
And she needs you, this is from Matilda
This is from Matilda
This is from Matilda
Matilda, Matilda, Matilda
@rodrigodziubate3947
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